On 1 January 2026, Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU, taking on a central role in shaping the direction of the Union. This marks the second occasion on which Cyprus has assumed the Presidency, following its first term in 2012.

Priorities of the Presidency: Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness, Autonomy through Competitiveness,Open to the World,&nbsp;An Autonomous Union of Values that Leaves No One Behind,A long-term budget for an Autonomous Union

Cypriot Presidency

LEX signing ceremony of the Turnberry Files in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Michális DAMIANÓS, Cypriot Minister for Energy, Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President signs the Joint Declaration Culture for Europe - Europe for Culture with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus and  Ursula Von Der Leyen, EC President

LEX signing ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nicholas IOANNIDES, Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

LEX signing ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Marilena RAOUNA, Deputy Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Nicosia (Cyprus): arrival, doorstep and roundtable

Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Nicosia (Cyprus) - Signing ceremony of the "One Europe, One Market Roadmap" - Joint declaration of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission: extracts

Roberta METSOLA, EP President signs One Europe, One Market roadmap with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus and Ursula Von Der Leyen, EC President, in Nicosia (Cyprus)

Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Nicosia (Cyprus)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Members States to the European Union (COREPER I)

Trilogue on Air Passenger Rights

CULT - Presentation of the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency - in the fields of Education, Youth and Sport

LEX signing ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Constantinos KOMBOS, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Nicosia (Cyprus)

EP Plenary debate on the presentation of Cyprus Presidency activities with CY President Christodoulides

EP Conference of Presidents visit in Cyprus for the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council

LEX signing ceremony of the Turnberry Files in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Michael DAMIANOS, Cypriot Minister for Energy, Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

European Parliamentary Week 2026: Opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus

Presentation of the EU Council's priorities by Cyprus Ministers: extracts from the EP Committee meetings (SEDE, IMCO, LIBE, AFET, ITRE)

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, on the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: closing statements by Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: opening statements by Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: Atmosphere from the Chamber and opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: meeting between Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus and Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the debate

Infoclip: General views of Nicosia (Cyprus)

Joint Townhall Discussion with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus at the 2025 Edition of ‘Christmas in Europe’: extracts

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council - Meeting with the House of Representatives of Cyprus: Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus: opening statements

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus: Q&A

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council: arrival, meeting, roundtable, family photo and extracts from the press conference

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